Afterburner Seminars
This group of top fighter pilots teaches the world's leading organizations the tools and techniques of flawless execution and peak performance.
Tony Alessandra
A business strategist and author of The Platinum Rule, Alessandra uses his street-wise, college-smart perspective to help clients build their relationships and the bottom line.
John Amatt
Leader of the first successful Canadian expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Amatt's mission is to encourage people to push beyond their self-imposed limitations and embrace effective teamwork.
Wally Amos
Founder of the Famous Amos Cookie Company, Amos' fame is grounded in quality, substance, and his unique, positive mental attitude.
Carol Grace Anderson
Anderson, an author and former teacher, demonstrates how to realistically deal with the challenges and change we all must face.
Dr. Barry Asmus
A strong advocate of free market/limited government solutions, Asmus is Senior Economist for the National Center for Policy Analysis. His comments on business, the economy, the future, globalization and public policy are rooted in factual information, enthusiasm and humor.
Rick Barrera
Nationally acclaimed speaker, marketing consultant, and author known throughout the Fortune 500 for his extraordinary speaking ability and his unique approach to brand building.
Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel
The bestselling author of Making a Difference: 12 Qualities That Make You a Leader, Dr. Bethel is an authority on leadership, customer focus, and communication.
Traci Bild
A successful entrepreneur who has won two Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards from Working Woman magazine, Bild is the author of Seven Steps to Successful Selling.
Dr. Ken Blanchard
A gregarious, sought-after, and prominent author, speaker, and business consultant, he is universally characterized as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate men in business today.
Dr. Marjorie Blanchard
Co-founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies and accomplished management consultant and trainer, Dr. Blanchard speaks on a variety of leadership and life balance topics.
Rocky Bleier
A legendary running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bleier shares his incredible life story: a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battlefields of Vietnam.
Sanford Botkin
This certified public acccountant and author of Money Mastery consistently earns rave reviews for his informative and humorous presentations.
Terry Bowden
Currently a college football studio analyst for ABC, this former football coach of the Auburn University Tigers became the first college football coach to lead his team to an undefeated season in his first year.
Gary Bradt, PsyD
Uniquely positioned to expound on the timeless truths contained in the profound parable, Who Moved My Cheese?, Dr. Bradt shares timeless principles on how to master fear, create a passionate vision, and find the gain in change.
Charles Brennan, Jr.
Recognized as "one of the best sales trainers in the country," Brennan's breakthrough approach has become the primary training format for many organizations.
Dr. Rick Brinkman
With his signature "educating through entertainment" style, Brinkman shares his human behavior insights and practical communication strategies to improve workplace performance and the bottom line.
Michael Broome
Considered one of the country's best motivational and humorous speakers, Broome has a sincere passion to inspire people to maximize their potential and achieve a life balance.
Les Brown
Author and television personality who leads audiences in achieving their potential.
Dr. Bill Bruck
A psychologist, consultant, and bestselling author, Dr. Bruck offers a highly effective combination of technical expertise honed over two decades and an understanding of organizational systems and the people who make them work.
Daniel Burrus
One of the world's leading technology forecasters and business strategists, Burrus is the author of six books, including the highly acclaimed Technotrends.
Joe Calloway
A consultant on branding and competitive advantage, Calloway is nationally known as a straight-talking expert on how to compete and win in today's marketplace.
Jack Canfield
Originator and co-creator of the New York Times #1 bestselling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Canfield is a leading authority in the areas of self-esteem and personal development.
Jim Carroll
A leading international futurist, Carroll dedicates his time and expertise to making organizations and people ready and able to adopt tomorrow, today.
Cherie Carter-Scott, PhD
A Certified Master Coach and inspirating speaker for the past 30 years, Dr. Carter-Scott strives to help individuals make their visions, dreams, and goals become reality.
Larry Chase
Uniquely qualified - and internationally recognized - as an expert on the Internet, Chase is a classically trained marketer who started the first online ad agency in 1993.
Linda Chavez
A syndicated columnist and political analyst for FOX News, Chavez focuses her writing and reporting on politics and the role of Hispanics from a conservative point of view.
Captain Gerald Coffee
One of the longest held POW's in the communist prisons of Vietnam, Coffee's is not a story of Vietnam, but an inspirational story of human survival and renewal.
Bart Conner
Olympic gold medallist in gymnastics.
Ritch Davidson
Teamwork advocate who brings comic relief to play in the workforce.
Peter de Jager
Professional speaker and consultant on issues relating to management of the future.
Bill Diffenderffer
The CEO of Skybus Airlines, Diffenderffer is one of the leading figures in the global travel industry.
Robert Dilenschneider
Public relations expert who spent 25 years at Hill and Knowlton - the last 6 as President and CEO - before starting his own public relations firm in 1991
Ivory Dorsey
Speaker on leadership development skills and gender equity in the workplace.
Ken Dychtwald, PhD
Psychologist, gerontologist, and authority on the lifestyle and workforce implications of the "age wave."
Maddy Dychtwald
One of the nation's leading authorities on generational marketing and author of Cycles: How We Will Live, Work and Buy.
Mike Eruzione
Captain of the US Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the gold medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, Eruzione shares how to overcome any obstacle and become a champion.
Dennis Fitch
Pilot and trainer who helped guide the successful emergency crash landing of United Airlines 232 in Sioux City, IA. He speaks dramatically on the power of teamwork.
Steve Ford
Son of former President Gerald Ford who shares his personal story as an advocate of substance abuse awareness.
Jackie Freiberg, PhD
A connoisseur of companies that blow the doors off business-as-usual, Dr. Freiberg offers fresh perspectives on business best practices
Kevin Freiberg, PhD
Recognized in the business arena as a thought leader and authority on gutsy leaders and companies that blow the doors off business-as-usual.
Tim Gard
Nationally recognized humorist and authority on stress reduction.
Paul Goldner
Expert in cold-call selling, sales management and negotiation.
Amanda Gore
An expert on joy and being connected, Gore shows people how to become more effective professionally and personally and to rediscover joy at work and in life.
T. Scott Gross
The author of Positively Outrageous Service, Gross is a branding and service performance strategist who helps leaders get more out of themselves and others.
Scott Halford
Emmy Award-winning writer and corporate/organizational motivation specialist.
Dr. Pat Heim
Organizational development, leadership and "GenderSpeak" consultant.
Hattie Hill
Diversity/gender equity expert and international management consultant.
Brian Holloway
Former NFL pro, business innovator and futurist.
Art Holst
Former football official and member of the NFL supervisory staff. Author of Sunday Zebras.
Lou Holtz
Renowned football coach of the University of South Carolina, formerly of Notre Dame.
Tom Hopkins
Leading Expert in sales and negotiating skills.
Don Hutson
Corporate strategist in sales, customer service, organizational change and leadership.
Ervin
NBA superstar and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises.
Dewitt Jones
America's top photojournalist explores "The Creative Process".
Dr. Rick Kirschner
Bestselling author of Dealing With People You Can't Stand and an expert on finding happiness.
John P. Kotter
Harvard Business professor and bestselling author. Leadership and change expert.
Arthur Laffer
Economist--"Father of Supply Side Economics".
David Landswerk
Former teacher, principal, and school superintendent who addresses workplace issues.
Loretta LaRoche
Humorist and Harvard Medical School stress expert. Host of popular PBS specials "Humor Your Stress" and "Stop Global Whining."
Tommy Lasorda
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Shelly Lazarus
Chairman and CEO of the top advertising agency Ogilvy and Mather Worldwide. Winner of Women in Communications Matrix Award.
Consuelo Mack
CNBC journalist and host of "Wall Street Week".
David Macpherson
Time management and productivity expert.
Michael Mandel
Economics Editor of BusinessWeek.
Eileen McDargh
Management consultant and author of Work for a Living and Still Be Free to Live, the first book written on work and life balance.
Dr. Will Miller
Psychotherapist, stand-up comedian, former "Nick At Nite" host, and author of Refrigerator Rights.
Alan Parisse
Expert in leadership, change management and sustaining success.
The Passing Zone
Take two guys with chainsaws and you get a juggling act like no other, and they're funny too.
Dr. J.P. Pawliw-Fry
World leader in developing and delivering unique training programs in emotional intelligence to increase performance and leadership.
Randy Pennington
Expert in leadership, change and integrity.
Don Peppers
Marketing visionary and co-author (with Marsha Rogers) of The One-to-One Field Book.
Rick Pitino
Head coach for the University of Louisville Cardinals and former head coach and president of the Boston Celtics.
Connie Podesta
Expert in communications, staff leadership, employee motivation and life balance.
John Powers
Creator and producer of a Broadway musical, a speech professor, and host of his own PBS series, Powers has made a career out of effective communication.
Howard Putnam
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines and noted authority on ethically navigating through change.
Nido Qubein
Chairman of international consulting firm, recipient of multiple speaking awards, and author of several books on effective communication.
Jane Bryant Quinn
Personal finance columnist for Newsweek magazine.
James Ray
Life success coach, entrepreneur, and author of The Science of Success.
Ross Reck
An expert in sales and customer service. Author of The Win-Win Negotiator.
Uwe Reinhardt
Princeton University economics professor and an authority on healthcare technology.
Don Reynolds
Global economist, futurist and an expert in changing technology.
Martha Rogers
Marketing "One to One" and customer loyalty expert. A founding partner of Marketing 11, Inc. (with Don Peppers).
Richard Ruhe
Consultant/trainer who focuses on sales/marketing and leadership.
David Sadker
Gender equity expert, educator and consultant. Author of Failing at Fairness.
Jeff Salz
Cultural anthropologist, renowned explorer, mountaineer and journalist.
Barbara Sanfilippo
Sales and marketing consultant. Author of Five Star Service Solutions.
Ross Shafer
Emmy Award winning comedian known to millions of television viewers as the host of The Match Game.
Don Shula
Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins and cancer survivor.
John Sitilides
An advisor to political leaders and business executives and a media commentator on current and global affairs who enlightens audiences on the headlines from Washington and around the world
Jeff Slutsky
Sales and marketing "streetfighter". Speaks on how to outthink your competition.
David Pearce Snyder
Lifestyle editor of The Futurist magazine.
Fran Solomon
Motivator, educator, and registered nurse who teaches the importance of having fun at work.
Bobbie Staten
Teaches that laughter releases pain through clean, original material that will make you think, reflect and grow.
Kathryn Sullivan, PhD
The first of only seven American women to walk in space, Dr. Sullivan is a member of Aviation Week & Space Technology Aerospace Legends Hall of Fame.
Clint Swindall
Professional speaker who develops and delivers tailored programs based on his leadership philosophy, "People First."
Brian Tracy
Authority on human potential and peak performance in business.
Michael Treacy
A world-renowned consultant, management thinker, and entrepreneur, Treacy is a leading authority on business strategy and corporate transformation who shares what it takes to achieve and maintain market leadership.
Robert Tucker
Future trends/strategic innovation and leading change expert. Author of Managing The Future: 10 Driving Forces of Change for the Next Century.
Michael Tushman
Business professor at Harvard Business School and author of Winning Through Innovation: A Practical Guide to Leading Organizational Change And Renewal.
Bill Walsh
Consultant to (and former coach of) the San Francisco 49ers. Speaks on teamwork and leadership.
Matt Weinstein
Host and creator of PBS's "Fun Works". Author of Managing To Have Fun and Work Like A Dog.
Desi Williamson
Sales, leadership, motivation and workplace diversity authority.
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